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Uninsured children in the Upper Cumberland can now receive free mental health services at any Volunteer Behavioral Health location. Plateau Mental Health Center Director Anna Stamps said the new grant program will help fill a need in the Upper Cumberland, especially with changes in education causing children to be more isolated. “I think it is real important for us to ... Read More »

Overton Health and Rehab has 36 active COVID cases inside the center, with 25 active residents and 9 active staff members. This accounts for 18 percent of all the active cases in Overton County. At Friday’s COVID Conference, Overton Health and Rehab Public Relations Director Scott Stevens said the center saw a pretty big surge a few weeks ago, and ... Read More »

The second annual Heritage Festival in Cumberland County is set for Saturday at the Cumberland County Fairgrounds. Founder Ralph Hofknecht said he wants to bring together speakers, musicians and historical reenactments. Hofknecht said highlighting the foundation of Cumberland County, will lead to more kids caring about the counties future. “The knowledge of farming, mining, all various trades and endeavors in ... Read More »

Jackson County Schools will be auctioning off surplus supplies Saturday at central office. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said this year’s big ticket items are two school buses with office furniture and computers also open for bid. “This needs to happen, we need to clean our space out,” Brown said. “We have some goof things that will definitely be of ... Read More »

Students have until November 1 to fill out their application to receive the Tennessee Promise Scholarship. All students who are graduating in the 2020-2021 class are eligible for two years of tuition free education at a community college or technical college. Putnam County School’s 9-12 Curriculum Supervisor Dr. Sharon Anderson said even if students are planning on a four year ... Read More »

A Putnam County Commissioner wants a work session with the Cookeville City Council and county commission to move forward with the Justice Center expansion. Commissioner Jonathan Williams said communication between both municipalities would benefit the residents affected by the project. “Our jail is right in the heart of the city, and it is right up against the Capshaw Woods neighborhood, ... Read More »

Impending rain has forced Clay County’s 150th anniversary to move locations. The new location is Acres of Grace Farm’s on Henson Road, but the Walk Through History is still set for October 24 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Clay County Chamber of Commerce Director Doug Young said the Walk Through History event will have demonstrators in historical clothing, Civil ... Read More »

White County welcomed officials from the Federal, State and local government to celebrate the grand opening of the Hörmann Facility. Hörmann is a German engineered garage door and opener manufacturer, with 6,000 employees world wide. The idea for bringing Hörmman to White County started in Germany three years ago. After a nearly $65 million dollar investment, Hörmann will add 200 ... Read More »

Overton County’s daily COVID case number has increased to 16.4 new cases reported per day over the last two weeks and 199 active cases. The previous two-weeks the new case number was 15.1 per day. During Friday’s COVID conference at Livingston City Hall, Overton County Health Department Supervisor Megan Reeder said the positivity rate for the last seven days is ... Read More »

A free music festival is coming to Cookeville’s West Side Saturday. The organization is called Music Enrichment for Community Centered Advancement. MECCA Founder Jill Stalnaker said musicians, a food vendor, and a costume contest are scheduled. “You know, how important it is to have a downtown west side culture that’s really rich in art and music,” Stalnaker said. “It gives ... Read More »